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Dias Tavern

Dias Tavern

Portuguese Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Zonnebloem, iKapa
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Dias Tavern
7.9/10
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    Riaan A.
    "You must do the Espetada ... !! Had some amazing very peri calamari..."(5 Tips)
    Stefano S.
    "Trinchado & espetada."(4 Tips)
    Clinton N.
    "Try their Portuguese steak....awesome!!!"(2 Tips)
    Jonty B.
    "Calamari and chorizo starters followed by peri peri baby chicken"(5 Tips)
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  • Naomi B.heart icon on user image
    Naomi BruwerFebruary 6, 2016
    Pub grub at it's best. Affordable and good bank for your buck Portuguese meals.
  • Riaan A.heart icon on user image
    Riaan AnkerSeptember 13, 2014
    You must do the Espetada ... !! Had some amazing very peri calamari tubes as a starter .. Highly recommended!!!
  • Goodlife Z.heart icon on user image
    Goodlife ZANovember 24, 2013
    The GoodLife Band-(ft Dominic & Paul) Performing at Diaz Tavern-Every Saturday Evening 8:30pm till 12:30am. If You Want to Party- Diaz Tavern is The Place to Be.
  • Prudy
    PrudyApril 30, 2014
    They have redeemed themselves by serving me a good peri peri SHIKEN, third time luck I guess :)
  • André E.
    André EllisJuly 9, 2016
    This is definitely a vampire no-fly zone. Garlic on everything. Delicious!
  • Goodlife Z.heart icon on user image
    Goodlife ZAJuly 6, 2014
    Pre & Post Rocky Horror Show July 2014 - The GoodLife Band-Every Saturday Evening @ Dias Tavern. Bookings Essential!
  • Jonty B.heart icon on user image
    Jonty BeneckeSeptember 26, 2014
    Calamari and chorizo starters followed by peri peri baby chicken
  • Paul-Boer P.
    Paul-Boer PutterJanuary 5, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Espetada and trinchado up with the best. Peri-peri sauce great if you like it spicy
  • Aidan d.heart icon on user image
    Aidan de NobregaJuly 12, 2014
    The choriço sausage is so juicy and the trinchado is absolutely killer.
  • Riaan A.heart icon on user image
    Riaan AnkerMarch 17, 2014
    Come here regularly .. You have to try their Espetada!
  • Chris L.heart icon on user image
    Chris LotterAugust 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The tentacles starter is awesome and the Joe Special hits the spot every time!
  • Prudy
    PrudyApril 30, 2014
    Try their "baby" not so baby peri peri shiken, it's delish
  • Stephen B.heart icon on user image
    Stephen BrittleDecember 6, 2018
    Always excellent Portuguese fare
  • Ricardo K.
    Ricardo K.May 1, 2014
    Calamari is tops. Nice live music
  • Ashley B.heart icon on user image
    Ashley BainMarch 1, 2016
    Great Portuguese steak!
  • Lisa R.heart icon on user image
    Lisa RayleOctober 3, 2015
    Good place to meet with a large group. Fish was overcooked though.
  • Grant M.
    Grant McJune 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They have Jose Cuervo Gold and Black here......boom!
  • Francois M.
    Francois MerweApril 8, 2013
    The chicken is nice
  • Douglas G.
    Douglas GillOctober 27, 2010
    Best steak in CT, ask for crispy chips and extra hot sauce
  • Tamara N.
    Tamara NelAugust 27, 2013
    Great food and great vibe :-)
  • WINEandDINEsouthafrica.com
    WINEandDINEsouthafrica.comMarch 14, 2012
    The grilled Portuguese Sardines are quite nice.
  • Richard Q.
    Richard QApril 20, 2012
    Awesome authentic portuguese food!
  • Clinton N.
    Clinton NelsonMarch 17, 2011
    Try their Portuguese steak....awesome!!!
  • Grant M.
    Grant McDecember 6, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for Cuervo by name here :)
  • Amanda G.
    Amanda GillespieMay 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Prego roll with chips. Om nom nom
  • Bernie
    BernieNovember 2, 2010
    Definitely the espetada!!
  • Amanda G.
    Amanda GillespieMay 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The beef trinchado is fabulous!
  • Megan W.
    Megan WilliamsOctober 3, 2011
    awesome chicken!!!
  • Prudy
    PrudyNovember 11, 2010
    They brought me a flat bubbly in a white wine glass, noooo, left
  • Amanda G.
    Amanda GillespieMay 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the fried squid heads. Yum!
  • Amanda G.
    Amanda GillespieMay 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the grilled calamari.
  • CapeTownMagazine.com
    CapeTownMagazine.comMarch 24, 2011
    Don't try and claim Foursquare specials - the will say they're not happening anymore. Massive fail.
  • Stefano S.
    Stefano SessaApril 29, 2010
    Trinchado & espetada. Nuff said
  • Jeremy S.
    Jeremy SetzerSeptember 17, 2011
    Not the worlds best service.
  • Prudy
    PrudyNovember 11, 2010
    Service so far is shit, the waiter could be sent home, let's see the food
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Dias Tavern
1st Floor, 15 Caledon St, Cape Town cbd (Harrington St)
iKapa
8001
iNingizimu Afrika
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    • Noon–2:00 PM
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    • Noon–3:00 PM
    • 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
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    • Noon–11:00 PM
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+27 21 465 7547
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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